Revival closes at Monticello sparks townwide impact
A five week revival in Monticello ends with broad religious furor and renewed church life. Observers estimate over a fifth of residents professed conversion, with lasting effects on generosity, service, and moral outlook as evangelists urge faith and confession. State political news follows with indictments in Ohio and local ambitions in Iowa.
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Monticello
Stephens Brothers
God
Hillis
Christ
Regulation urged as express firms lift capital and dividends
The Wells Fargo Express Co. boosted capital from 5 million to 24 million, promised a 10 percent yearly dividend for 16 years on 8 million, then declared a 310 percent extra dividend. The public should push for regulation of express charges, and further rate cuts could occur without crippling large carriers, as railways have received more scrutiny.
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Wells- Fargo Express Co
Food prices fall leave farmers waiting for fair reward
Hog prices are about half of last year and cattle prices are down sharply. Eastern consumers demand lower costs while farmers struggle to earn proper returns on expensive land. The piece questions whether butchers cut prices in line with cheaper fat stock and suggests changes to help the consumer.
State Health Board Skeptical On Smallpox Quarantine
A Iowa health official notes last year saw only one death from smallpox amid 4000 cases and argues the disease is no longer dreadfully dangerous, casting doubt on the need for quarantine policy.
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Iowa
State Board of Health
Peacemaker Governor Ended Muscatine Buttonmakers Strike
Governor Carroll mediates a settlement in Muscatine, persuading strikers to accept a proposal. After weeks of marked differences, the dispute is resolved as all workers return to their jobs.
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Carroll
Muscatine
Campaign Finance for Chicago Mayor Run Cited
The piece notes Merriam spent about 118000 dollars to pursue the Chicago mayoralty. It argues candidates in vote dependent offices must be rich or rely on wealthy donors and that publicity laws fail to limit spending.
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Merriam
Chicago
Two Republican Parties Rise Via Insurgent Split
The Washington Post argues that intra party tension between regular Republicans and insurgents risks creating two separate GOP factions. It urges unity and compromise, noting Democratic gains from bloc voting in the House as a model. Continued insistence on separate organization could force a split, leaving Democrats with an easy victory.
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Republican Party
Senate
Penrose
House
Uncle Joe Praises Country Newspapers In Congress
In the Washington Democrat a feature notes Joe Quannon opposing Canadian reciprocity but praising country newspapers. He defends local papers for recording community life and vows to continue fighting for his beliefs with constituent support. The piece ends with well wishes for his longevity.
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Bryan
Des Moines
Joe
Washington Democrat
Joe Quannon
Congress
Uncle Joe
Methuselah
Taft’s missed chance in a pivotal moment
The Springfield Mass Republican seethes at Taft for not joining the war presidents club. It argues no president has faced such a ripping opportunity since James K. Polk and calls his stance a grave failure.
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Springfield
Mass
Mr. Taft
James K. Polk
Miss Clara Hartig Elected Earlville Schools Principal
A long list of local notes reports Miss Clara Hartig chosen as principal of Earlville schools. The Anamosa Firemen carnival is planned with a street fair. Several deaths are noted including Eunice Lyon and former Linn county sheriff B F Seaton.
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Clara Hartig
Earlville
Anamosa
Eunice Lyon
D. E. Lyon
Dubuque
B. F. Seaton
Linn County
Marion
Lenox College
John Balecom Shaw
Chicago
Archbishop Keane Resigns as Dubuque Archbishop
Arch bishop Keane has resigned after months of ill health and Rome accepted the resignation. He will retire to a religious establishment once his successor is named. Born in Bally Shannon Ireland he led the diocese since September 27 1900 and championed temperance while shaping church public policy in Iowa and beyond.
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Joseph Gange
Dubuque
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Bernard
W. R. Flemming
Mason City
Postal Savings Bank
Decorah
Ardella M. Billings
Clinton High School
Mitchell
Marshalltown
Keane
Diocese of
Helen Bochenek
Montrose
Cedar Rapids
Winthrop
Edgewood
M. Kellogg
H. Sietsema
Fred Mahannah
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mahannab
Cornell College
Cerro Gordo County
Johnson
Mkeane
Rome
Bally Shannon
Ireland
Richmond
Virginia
Catholic University
Washington
Iowa
Farmer opposition to Canada trade pact dominates Delaware County editorial
The editor argues virtually all Iowa farmers reject the reciprocity agreement with Canada, viewing it as betrayal and a threat to markets. He notes widespread bitterness and resentment among farmers, urging readers to rely on the Express for buying and selling needs, and mentions a clubbing offer for The Express and Chicago Inter Ocean.
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Canada
Delaware County
Iowa
Obituary of Mrs Carso Crane of Lebanon Missouri
Mrs Electa Glidden Crane died aged 73 after a brief pneumonia illness eight days after her husband Cargo Crane. Born in Orleans New York 1838 she married in Clarendon New York 1864 and lived in Anamosa Iowa before moving to Lebanon in 1903. Survived by son Fred Q Crane Sumner Iowa and daughter Mrs Lizzie A Brainard Souris North Dakota.
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Carso Crane
the Express
Jones County
Lebanon
Missouri
Stephens Broa and their singer at college chapel
The Stephens Broad and their singer preached during a morning service at the college chapel impressing attendees with earnestness. Farmers prepare corn ground for seed while A J King plans to plant this week if weather allows. Six wolf pups were discovered near Sam Beitz and Frank Haigh helped dig them out saving sheep pigs and chickens. Mrs Jane McGlade Anderson longtime Hopkinton resident died at her town home born Muskingum County Ohio in October 1832.
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Stephens Broa
College Chapel
A.J. King
Sam Beitz
Frank Haigh
Jane McGlade Anderson
Hopkinton
Muskingum County
Ohio
Real estate transfers listed for several Monticello properties
James F. Livingston and wife transfer to W S Pangburn for 6,000 dollars. Jacob Kline and wife to Effie L. Miller for 100 dollars. Mable Peterson and husband to Grant Stambaugh for 625 dollars. John Carmichael to Leroy G Cropp for 1 600 dollars. City Electric Light Co to The Monticello Electric Co for 25 600 dollars. Joseph Larby and wife to Emerson Cave for 25 dollars. Sherman Emerson to Nora V Em erson Jepsen for 1 200 dollars. Property details cover sections and blocks in Monticello and Onslow with several land parcels and acreages.
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James F. Livingston
W.S. Pangburn
Jacob Kline
Effie L. Miller
Onslow
Mable Peterson
Grant Stambaugh
Monticello
John Carmichael
Leroy G. Cropp
Qgity Electric Light Co
Monticello Electric Co
Joseph Larby
Emerson Cave
Sherman Emerson
Nora V. Emerson Jepsen
Statesmen Continue Progress as Wary Socks Symbolize Change
The Washington Post notes gradual national progress with a touch of humor as Arkansas lawmakers still rest feet on desks but now wear socks, signaling cautious cultural shift.
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Washington Post
Arkansas
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